The Slap
La Gifle
Synopsis
A Parisian teacher loses his cool when his teenage daughter tells him she plans to drop out of school and move in with her boyfriend.
Top Cast
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Lino Ventura
Jean Douléan
Annie Girardot
Hélène Douléan
Isabelle Adjani
Isabelle Douléan
Nicole Courcel
Madeleine
Francis Perrin
Marc Morillon
Jacques Spiesser
Rémy Abeillé
Michel Aumont
Charvin
Robert Hardy
Robert Dickinson
Nathalie Baye
Christine Abeillé
Xavier Gélin
Xavier
Georges Wilson
Pierre
Annick Alane
Jean's housekeeper
Paul Bisciglia
Waiter
Robert Dalban
Caretaker of the school
Francis Lemaire
Inspector
Jacques Maury
Rabal
Janine Souchon
Driving instructor
Richard Berry
Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Pinoteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Loup Dabadie, Claude Pinoteau
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- La Gifle
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Euro International Films, Gaumont, Productions 2000
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Pinoteau
Jean-Loup Dabadie, Claude Pinoteau
Georges Delerue
Jean Collomb
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Alain Poiré
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Pinoteau
Director
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Jean Collomb
Director of Photography
Pierre Guffroy
Production Design
Jean-Loup Dabadie
Writer
Claude Pinoteau
Writer
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Editor
Alain Poiré
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Slap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Slap about?
A Parisian teacher loses his cool when his teenage daughter tells him she plans to drop out of school and move in with her boyfriend.
Who directed The Slap?
The Slap was directed by Claude Pinoteau.
Who stars in The Slap?
The principal cast of The Slap includes Lino Ventura, Annie Girardot, Isabelle Adjani, Nicole Courcel, Francis Perrin.
When was The Slap released and how long is it?
The Slap was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Slap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Slap was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Slap?
The Slap holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.